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smallworld_inc ([personal profile] smallworld_inc) wrote2013-12-04 11:06 pm

Spn-J2-Xmas Exchange 2013 - The Ink Chronicles

Spn-J2-Xmas Exchange 2013 - The Ink Chronicles

Dear Tebtosca, here's your present for the [livejournal.com profile] spn_j2_xmas Exchange. I wish you Happy Holidays, a Merry Christmas in advance if you celebrate it, and I hope that this J2 comic will do justice to the prompt.

[livejournal.com profile] bertee, thanks for organizing this great challenge and for your hard work. It was a lot of fun!http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll94/Vilihjalmr/Emoctions/bth_EMOTICON_HEART.png

A big thank you to [livejournal.com profile] quickreaver too for betaing this comic! You saved me one more time ^o^


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Please don't repost the pages of this comic separately on Tumblr, they work as a series. You have the Master Post available HERE

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Title: The Ink Chronicles
Rating: PG
Warning: Some bare chest J2 (may be NSFW, I don't know), very brief mention of character!death through a tribute tattoo
Prompter: [livejournal.com profile] tebtosca
Original Prompt: A turns B into a living canvas via tattoo (can be for whatever reason the author/artist chooses)

The Ink Chronicles



1) Page 1
2) Page 2
3) Page 3
4) Page 4
5) Page 5
6) Page 6

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Et parce que c'est Noël, The Ink Chronicles (Peau de Brocart), vous est aussi proposé EN FRANÇAIS! Retrouvez la traduction ci-dessous, oui, oui, oui:

Peau de Brocart



Titre: Peau de Brocart (The Ink Chronicles)
Classification: Tout public
Avertissement: Jared et Jensen quelque peu torse nu ici ou là (non, ne me remerciez pas, c'est Noël, c'est cadeau!), brève mention de la mort d'un personnage via un tatouage hommage.
Requète de: [livejournal.com profile] tebtosca
Requète: A transforme B en canevas vivant grâce aux tatouages

*Traduction du tatouage page 3: DILLIGAF = Do I look Like I Give A Fuck = Est ce que j'ai l'air d'en avoir quelque chose à branler?

1) Page 1
2) Page 2
3) Page 3
4) Page 4
5) Page 5
6) Page 6

I hope you enjoyed this comic.
Happy Holidays to you all!

[identity profile] honscot.livejournal.com 2013-12-05 06:42 pm (UTC)(link)
This is awesome! The colors are beautiful, I love the tattoos, and your story is so sweet. As always, I'm just blown away by your talent for drawing Jensen and Jared - you're amazing!

[identity profile] smallworld-inc.livejournal.com 2013-12-05 07:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you so much! ^^
Glad you enjoyed the comic ♥
Yes, for once it's something sweet! I couldn't picture myself drawing something sad for a Xmas exchange even if I love angsty and death!art xD

[identity profile] catiuski.livejournal.com 2013-12-05 08:34 pm (UTC)(link)
C'est super !!! J'adore ce que tu fais !!!
J'aime beaucoup le dessin et la peinture et tu es une véritable artiste XDD
Hugs
Edited 2013-12-05 20:34 (UTC)

[identity profile] smallworld-inc.livejournal.com 2013-12-05 08:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Merci beaucoup pour ton commentaire très sympa sur ma BD ^^
Je ne me lasse pas de peindre ces deux-là :)
En plus, pour une fois, j'ai fait une version française ♥

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[identity profile] andrianne2904.livejournal.com 2013-12-05 09:15 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't know what to say....such artistry, such emotion, such soulful details. Their first kiss, Jared's first tattoo, the people they lost, their banter, the fact that Jared saves his left leg and belly for years to come....
You made my night after a very difficult day at work. Thank you.

PS Completely off topic: I love your videos but I can't watch " eventually the birds must land" on my tablet. Any ideas?

[identity profile] smallworld-inc.livejournal.com 2013-12-05 09:33 pm (UTC)(link)
I love your videos but I can't watch " eventually the birds must land" on my tablet. Any ideas?
"Eventually the birds must land"? Is it the title of a video or an expression? (I'm not a native English speaker ^^) I'm sorry but the only videos I posted are on my Instagram. I don't have any other vids.

Thank you so much for the great feedback about my comic! ^^
Yes, I'm a sucker for details and for once, I wanted to draw something sweet and cute (as it was a Xmas exchange, I didn't want to do something sad)
Glad you enjoyed my work so much ♥

[identity profile] deirdre-c.livejournal.com 2013-12-05 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Fantastic!!

[identity profile] smallworld-inc.livejournal.com 2013-12-08 08:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you very much ♥

[identity profile] cleflink.livejournal.com 2013-12-05 10:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh my god, this is GORGEOUS. As always, you've totally outdone yourself. I love the muted, almost sepia tone to the colour palette and how well it lends itself to the depiction of the tattoos. Which are phenomenal, by the way (and how lucky a guy is Jensen that he not only has a husband who'll be a canvas for him, but also has a husband who has Jensen's name tattooed across his stomach? Crazy lucky). Your expressions are wonderfully realistic - I especially like Jared's grumpy face while he's having his tattoo done.

What I really love is how much emotion you've packed into this six pages. I adore the weight and significance given to each tattoo - including Jared's misadventure with the tattoo gun - and how much the designs on their skin reflect about both of them. The first tattoo made my heart melt all over the place.

Bravo!

[identity profile] smallworld-inc.livejournal.com 2013-12-14 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)
and how lucky a guy is Jensen that he not only has a husband who'll be a canvas for him, but also has a husband who has Jensen's name tattooed across his stomach?
It's the ultimate schmoop touch xD In fact, they both have each other's name tattooed on them. Jensen has Jared's name on his knuckles and Jared has Jensen's name on his stomach. Tebtosca wrote in her list of prompts that she liked happy stuff so I drew a SUPER happy comic...unlike the first sketch I did (for fun) where Jared was dead and Jensen had a tribute tattoo on his ribs. ><

http://ic.pics.livejournal.com/petite_madame/13610277/20718/20718_original.jpg

The first tattoo made my heart melt all over the place.
It took me time to find something, simple, schmoopy but also very cheap to show it was one of Jensen's first tattoo as a tattoo artist. In fact, I googled "first tattoo" and "ugly tattoo" and I found tons of "interesting" stuff. (Some tattoos...OMG!! My eyes needed some bleach after the search!)

Thank you for enjoying my art so much and sorry about the late reply :/

[identity profile] roxymissrose.livejournal.com 2013-12-05 10:50 pm (UTC)(link)
When I look at your work, it makes me smile, it fills my heart, and it inspires me to try even harder at what I love. You're truly amazing, and you create wonders!

[identity profile] smallworld-inc.livejournal.com 2013-12-09 07:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you very much ♥
I'm very happy when people tell me that my work make them smile because I usually draw very sad stuff ;)

[identity profile] tipsy-kitty.livejournal.com 2013-12-05 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
This was so gorgeous, the colors were amazing and the story so lovely!

[identity profile] smallworld-inc.livejournal.com 2013-12-09 07:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you so much for your great comment ^^
I'm very happy you loved the colors of my comic! ♥

[identity profile] shadwrayvn.livejournal.com 2013-12-06 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
so so pretty! the details on the tatts are just so great!

[identity profile] smallworld-inc.livejournal.com 2013-12-09 07:57 pm (UTC)(link)
That's what took me the longest to draw, all these tatts -___-
It was funny at the start but not at the end!
Thank you so much ^^

[identity profile] kinkyheels.livejournal.com 2013-12-06 03:44 am (UTC)(link)
The art is so expressive, so few words are needed to tell what is a sweet and involved story. The level of detail is incredible. I've come back and looked at this a few time now an still see something new each time.

I love ink and this is just wonderful. Thanks for sharing these.

[identity profile] smallworld-inc.livejournal.com 2013-12-09 08:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank YOU for enjoying this comic so much and for taking the time to come back and look at the little details :)
The most complicated was to fit a story in only 4 pages :/
I love tattoos too, that's why I was SO happy about the prompt! ♥

[identity profile] wataru-kisugi.livejournal.com 2013-12-06 04:49 am (UTC)(link)
Wow! Just...wow. I'm speechless...

[identity profile] smallworld-inc.livejournal.com 2013-12-08 08:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you so much ♥
I love your icon with this very funny cat ^^
ext_12410: (j2 (by no_other_choice))

[identity profile] tsuki-no-bara.livejournal.com 2013-12-06 05:00 am (UTC)(link)
i love their faces on page 4 - jensen's quitcherbitchin' face and jared's dudethatkindahurts face. SOCUTE. also jared's pensive face and the first kiss tattoo on page 3. this whole series is one giant inky schmoopy delight and i love it!

[identity profile] smallworld-inc.livejournal.com 2013-12-09 08:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Ha! Ha! Thank you! Yes, it's a bit schmoopy! ^^
Yes, I could totally picture Jared whining and complaining endlessly while Jensen tattoos him, hence his face and all the "ouuuuch!!" and "oulàlàlà" xD

[identity profile] andartha.livejournal.com 2013-12-06 05:00 am (UTC)(link)
Incredibly beautiful art. I love the way you've coloured it.

[identity profile] smallworld-inc.livejournal.com 2013-12-08 08:55 pm (UTC)(link)
I had a lot of fun with the colors :) I saturated the palette so that everything looks happy and bright.
Thank you so much ♥

[identity profile] linvro21.livejournal.com 2013-12-06 08:11 am (UTC)(link)
I have thought about what to say. I can't think of the right words...
I admire you for creating this atmosphere of love and devotion.
Nah, that's not what I wanted to say either.
Just, lovely.

[identity profile] smallworld-inc.livejournal.com 2013-12-09 08:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Ha! Ha! That's ok! Your comment is perfect, I don't need you to add anything else.
I'm very happy you enjoyed the comic so much!
I don't draw cheerful stuff very often so it was a lot of fun to draw ♥

[identity profile] apocalipskiss.livejournal.com 2013-12-06 09:10 am (UTC)(link)
This is so lovely! Love it so much! ❤

[identity profile] smallworld-inc.livejournal.com 2013-12-08 08:54 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm very happy you did!
Thank you so much ♥

[identity profile] becc-j.livejournal.com 2013-12-06 10:03 am (UTC)(link)
Absolutely gorgeous <3 I love the red and gold colours, really rich! Kinda reminds me of Baz Luhrmanns films. Plus the story is really sweet <3 This is definitely a favourite, I think I will be looking back over it a lot.

[identity profile] smallworld-inc.livejournal.com 2013-12-09 08:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Let me love Becc, you noticed the Baz Luhrmann influence ^^ I constantly had "Romeo + Juliet" (my favorite movie *cough* ) open on VLC while working on the comic ♥
Thank you so much for the amazing feedback!
I'm very happy you liked it so much :D

[identity profile] villocia.livejournal.com 2013-12-06 11:06 am (UTC)(link)
WOW! I'm speechless now. Just Wow...

You guys are soooooo talented and this is a Masterpiece!

And the storyline is also great, LOVE it!

[identity profile] smallworld-inc.livejournal.com 2013-12-09 08:10 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm very happy you loved the story. I was complicated to have the whole life of Jared and Jensen to fit on 4 pages xD
I didn't have the time to draw something longer :/
Thank you very much for the great comment my art!
Glad you liked it ♥

[identity profile] quickreaver.livejournal.com 2013-12-06 06:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Holy crow, this is SO AMAZING. Just the level of detail you maintained and integrated and JUST WOW. And I have to confess, seeing my name in there was pretty squee-worthy too. :D

I'm really awed by the tattoo designs, frankly. Stunning. You did it again, PM! In all your glory. It's spectacular. Your skills are MAD.

[identity profile] smallworld-inc.livejournal.com 2013-12-09 08:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course I had to include your name, you're kidding! ^o^ It's impossible not to include my beta :D
I changed my way of working, there are more textures and I didn't work only in Photoshop. In fact 90% of the comic was done in Painter 12 by using the acrylic and oil painting tools. They are a bit hard to use but the result is interesting :D
Thank you so much for your help, I love the changes you brought to the text bubbles! ♥

[identity profile] gingersnap1224.livejournal.com 2013-12-07 05:02 am (UTC)(link)
This is my third time coming back to look at this. It's just sooo beautiful. Your work is always so amazing. We are so lucky to have you in the fandom.

[identity profile] smallworld-inc.livejournal.com 2013-12-08 08:54 pm (UTC)(link)
And I am lucky to have amazing people that enjoy my work! ^^
Thank you so much for the great feedback about my comic!
I'm very happy you liked it ♥

[identity profile] archangel32489.livejournal.com 2013-12-07 06:24 pm (UTC)(link)
I love Jensens Ear Gage. So hot. I want more. haha.

[identity profile] smallworld-inc.livejournal.com 2013-12-08 08:53 pm (UTC)(link)
I find him very hot with ear stretch jewelry ♥
Thank you so much :D
meus_venator: (Boys with Pie Illo)

[personal profile] meus_venator 2013-12-08 02:47 am (UTC)(link)
O.o So many wonderful details. I love Jensen with those ear rings, whatever they are called, discs! They really suit him. And having J A R E D on his fingers and thumb! Perfect. In picture 4, I loved Jared's 'bitch face' LOL AND the little star on Jensen's face!!!!!!
Oh and the fox, for Jared on Jensen's arm. What does the 13 mean on Jensen's belly?
I like JDM being thrown in there too! ANd Jared putting his foot down, or his leg and making Jensen leave some room for the future.

Totally gorgeous! * applause * that deserves pie!

[identity profile] zombiexbunny.livejournal.com 2013-12-08 04:06 am (UTC)(link)
Yes the little star on Jensen's face! Just perfect.

Ugh, this whole thing is just awesome and perfect and wonderful.

[identity profile] zombiexbunny.livejournal.com 2013-12-08 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
I just saw these tonight on tumblr and have looked at them numerous times throughout the night.

I have no words for how absolutely beautiful this is. The detail is AMAZING. I am absolutely blown away by the talent you have and this beautiful art you've made and shared with everyone. Plus I have a serious weakness for hand tattoos and the ones on Jensen....*swoon* Now I just need a tattooed Misha and my life would be complete.

I don't know.... Every time I come back to look at it, I keep getting emotional about it and I don't even know why.

Anyway, thank you so much for sharing this work.

[identity profile] smallworld-inc.livejournal.com 2013-12-08 08:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Now I just need a tattooed Misha and my life would be complete.
I tried to include Misha as Jensen's assistant in one of the panels but I was lacking space, the pages being already SO full of details xD

I love hand tattoos too! That's why I absolutely wanted to draw the boys with hand tattoos and more particularly Jensen with a tattoo reading "Jared" on his knuckles. I did a preparatory sketch a few months back as you can see it here: http://petite-madame.tumblr.com/post/63122742580/sketch-jensen-with-tattoos-copic-markers-w0

Thank YOU so much for the amazing feedback about my art!
Glad you enjoyed the comic ♥

[identity profile] akintay.livejournal.com 2013-12-08 01:57 pm (UTC)(link)
THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL!

I love the colors and the little quotes -- you really turned this into a whole story and it works so well! Wonderfully done ♥

And Jared's expression in the fourth drawing is SO SPOT ON! I keep looking at it and smile every time :D

[identity profile] smallworld-inc.livejournal.com 2013-12-08 08:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Ha! Ha! Thank you ^^
I could totally picture Jared whining and complaining endlessly while Jensen tattoos him, hence his face and all the "ouuuuch!!" and "oulàlàlà" xD
I'm very happy you enjoyed the comic! I missed drawing J2! I was busy drawing Dean/Cas for the RBB and the Dean/Cas BB so it was good going back to basic for this exchange ♥

[identity profile] marlowe78.livejournal.com 2013-12-09 05:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, this is amazing! I've been a fan of your works for a damn long while now, and I guess I've been a bit neglectful in commenting. So hm, please accept my humble kneefall and let me worship the ground you walk on (or the chair you sit on, I'm not picky).

And let me please also tell you how I love this one, with all the great tattoos and for some reason I'm giddy that you have a fox on Jensen's arm. It suits him perfectly!

[identity profile] smallworld-inc.livejournal.com 2013-12-09 08:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Ha! Ha! Don't worry, it's impossible to keep track of everything that is happening in this fandom so don't feel guilty about not commenting! That's perfectly fine ^^
Yeees! I think that a fox fits Jensen so well, that's why I chose this animal for him (and also because the tattoo that was my inspiration was amazing)
I'm very happy you enjoyed the comic so much!
Thank you for the great feedback ♥

[identity profile] xombie-panda.livejournal.com 2013-12-10 03:37 am (UTC)(link)
This is some of the most beautiful comic art I have seen. Thank you so much for sharing. I love it!

[identity profile] smallworld-inc.livejournal.com 2013-12-14 08:36 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm very happy you did!
Thank YOU for taking the time to drop by and enjoy it! ♥

[identity profile] soniama.livejournal.com 2014-03-01 06:00 pm (UTC)(link)
I am open-mouthed. Beautiful. Congratulations. much talent!

[identity profile] smallworld-inc.livejournal.com 2014-04-21 08:30 am (UTC)(link)
I'm SORRY about the late reply, I haven't logged in this account in about a month ><
Thank you so much for your very kind message about my Xmas comic ♥
I'm very happy you liked it!

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